Baked Sweet Potato Cubes (2024)

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Baked Sweet Potato Cubes – these oven roasted sweet potatoes are easy to make, flavorful and have a tasty Parmesan cheese and spices coating making them our new favorite side dish.

If you love baked sweet potato cubes that are roasted, you’ll also love these other roasted veggies, including: roasted brussel sprouts, roasted broccoli and our medley of roasted veggies.

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Oven Roasted Sweet Potato cubes

Have you ever roasted sweet potatoes? If you haven’t, we are hoping we can convince you to because they make the greatest side dish to any meal!

Roasting sweet potatoes is easier than you think. We will show you how easy it is to do with today’s recipe for Baked Sweet Potato Cubes. It was inspired by our recipe forBaked Parmesan Potatoes that we’ve made for years.

We tried the recipe using sweet potatoes and fell in love with the combo of sweet and savory the potatoes and seasonings provide.The best part about these oven roasted sweet potatoes is that it’s super simple. It took just about 5 minutes to throw together and then we had to bake them for about 20 minutes.

They were so good and were literally gone in minutes!

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How to roast sweet potato cubes

To make these roasted sweet potato cubes, you’ll begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees.

CUBE + SEASON. From there, peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Set these aside and combine the garlic, oil, butter, salt, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning in a Ziploc bag and mix well.

TOSS. Toss the potatoes in the bag until they are well coated. Place on a foil-lined cookie sheet that has been greased.

BAKE. Spread the sweet potatoes on the cookie sheet and bake for about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with dried parsley, if desired. Easy and delicious!

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baked Sweet Potato cubes Tips + Tricks

We love serving these cubes as is, but for even added flavor like to add:

  • chopped parsley
  • Shaved Parmesan
  • chives/green onions

How to make crispy sweet potato cubes? These cubes end up soft and a tid crispy but to make them even more crispy, be sure to flip half way through and broil for the last minute or two.

Can you reheat sweet potato cubes? Just store in an air-tight container in the fridge for 2-3 days and reheat in the microwave or back in the oven for 10 minutes to get them crispy again.

These Parmesan sweet potatoes are great for the holidays. Since the recipe only calls for 2 potatoes, take note of that when doubling, tripling or even quadrupling. Here is a guide to help with that knowing that 2 potatoes serves 2-3 people

  • 2 people – 2 potatoes
  • 5 people – 3-4 potatoes
  • 10 people – 8 potatoes
  • 15 people – 10-11 potatoes
  • 20 people – 15-16 potatoes
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We hope you enjoy these roasted sweet potato cubes as much as we did! They will be a great addition at any meal or holiday dinner. And they can be easily changed up based on the seasonings you use, so let us know if you try other variations so we can share them here!

For more roasted veggie side dishes, try:

  • Roasted Brussel Sprouts
  • Oven Roasted Green Beans
  • Roasted Broccoli

For more sweet potato recipes, check out:

  • Candied Sweet Potatoes
  • Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • Sweet Potato Soup
  • Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna

These oven-roasted sweet potato cubes are easy to make, flavorful, and have a tasty cheese and spices coating making them a favorite side dish.

Servings: 6

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • dried parsley for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  • Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

  • Place butter, oil, Parmesan, garlic, garlic salt and Italian seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag and mix well.

  • Add sweet potatoes and shake until well coated.

  • Place coated sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and spread out evenly. Bake for 18–22 minutes.

  • Serve warm, sprinkled with dried parsley, if desired.

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Notes

Crispy Sweet Potato Cubes: These cubes end up soft and with just a little bit of crispness. To make them extra crispy, be sure to flip cubes halfway through and broil for the last minute or two of cooking time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 138kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 309mg, Potassium: 269mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 10843IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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FAQs

How much is 4 cups of cubed sweet potatoes? ›

Depending on the size of your spuds, you'll need four to six sweet potatoes to get four cups.

How many sweet potatoes is 2 cups cubed? ›

We decided to use a medium sweet potato for our measurements. We found that it took 1.25 medium sweet potatoes to obtain 1 cup of sliced potato. When cubing, we needed 1.3 sweet potatoes to reach the 1 cup mark. However, when measuring for 1 cup of mashed, 2 whole sweet potatoes did the trick.

How many sweet potatoes is 3 cups cubed? ›

One pound raw fresh sweet potatoes = 3 cups shredded, cubed or sliced = 1 3/4 cups cooked, mashed. Sweet Potatoes have the ability to slow the pro- gress of macular degeneration.

How much is 1 cup of cooked sweet potato? ›

Highly nutritious

One cup, or 200 grams (g), of baked sweet potato with skin provides ( 2 ): Calories: 180. Carbs: 41 g. Protein: 4 g.

What is a serving of cubed sweet potatoes? ›

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For a Serving Size of 1 cup (110g)
How many calories are in Sweet Potato Cubes? Amount of calories in Sweet Potato Cubes: Calories 100Calories from Fat 0 (0%)
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How much sweet potato is 4 cups? ›

For cooking purposes, 1 pound of sweet potatoes equals about three medium whole, 2 cups mashed or 3½ to 4 cups chopped.

How many cubed potatoes per person? ›

For a big spread with lots of side dishes, you'll want to have about four ounces (125 grams) of potato (that's precooked weight) per person. If you're serving fewer sides, you can up it to about eight ounces (250 grams) per person.

Is it OK to eat sweet potatoes on a low carb diet? ›

You may be able to eat sweet potatoes on a low-carb diet, as long as you consume them in moderation. Be careful not to go above your daily carb allowance. Generally, however, nutritionists would not recommend sweet potatoes to form part of a low-carb diet regime because of their high carb content.

Which is healthier sweet potato or yam? ›

Although both veggies are very close in fiber, protein, vitamin C, and magnesium, sweet potatoes are the healthier option because they are lower in overall calories, lower in carbohydrates, and higher in beta carotene (vitamin A).

What is a serving of sweet potatoes for weight loss? ›

Mindful portions: While sweet potatoes are nutritious, they still contain calories. Pay attention to portion sizes to avoid overconsumption. Aim for one medium-sized sweet potato per serving, which is approximately 130-150 grams or about the size of your fist.

Can I cube sweet potatoes ahead of time? ›

Potatoes: Peel or pare and chop up to a day in advance. Store in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator. Sweet potatoes: Peel and chop 3 to 4 days in advance. Store in a sealed bag or container with an airtight lid in the refrigerator.

How long do cubed potatoes take to soften? ›

Peeled, cubed potatoes cut into small, one-inch pieces should cook in 10 to 12 minutes, once the water reaches a boil. Larger pieces (about 2 inches across) may need longer, around 15 minutes. Medium whole potatoes should boil 20 minutes before they'll be tender.

How many cubed potatoes in a cup? ›

We found that it took 1 medium white potato to obtain 1 cup of either sliced or shredded potato. When dicing we needed 1.25 potatoes to reach the 1 cup mark. When preparing French fries, it took 1.3 potatoes to result in about 1 cup. However, when measuring for 1 cup of mashed, 2 whole potatoes did the trick.

How many cups does 4 medium sweet potatoes make? ›

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2 medium sweet potatoes3 to 41 1/4 cups
3 medium1 pound can2 cups
4 medium (23 ounces)3 quart cans2 l/2 cups

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